Brandon Pope
University of Missouri-Columbia, Masters

Thesis Topic:
The evaluation of the ability of an environmental education program to alter the preconceived notions of wildlife by inner-city youths.

Short Bio:
Hello, my name is Brandon Pope.  I am a First Year Master’s student at the University of Missouri’s Fisheries & Wildlife department, with Dr. Charles Nilon as my advisor.  I am originally from Chicago, IL and completed my Undergraduate studies at Tuskegee University. 
My research will focus on the Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management, specifically, the opinions of inner-city children regarding wildlife.  Here is a link to the Dept. Graduate Student Organizations’ website with a description of my plans and goals of the research, Website.  After the completion of my studies at Missouri, I plan to pursue a career as a curator in a Zoological garden, either in the educational or husbandry capacity.

Research Interests
  • The various factors which contribute to the creation of an individuals' opinion regarding wildlife, particulary those in urban settings.
Work Experience
  • Counselor: Christian Camps for Inner-City Youth
  • Animal Care Intern: Cleveland Metropark Zoo
Special Interests and Extra Curricular Activities
  • Photography, cycling, reading, all music, college recruiting and zoo design.